Parrot Seychelles Black (Coracopsis barklyi) endemic – Seychelles

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Parrot Seychelles Black (Coracopsis barklyi) endemic – Seychelles

The Seychelles Black Parrot is only found on the island of Praslin and is the National Bird of Seychelles.  Actually it is not ‘black but a dark grey-brown.  Note this bird has a blue band on one leg.

  • Species:Seychelles Black Parrot (Coracopsis barklyi)
  • Bird Type:Adult - endemic
  • FamilyBulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
  • Date Taken20160912
  • Location:Vallee' de Mair, Praslin Island
  • Area:Central Seychelles
  • Country:Seychelles
  • Region:All Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO10404a Parrot Seychelles Black E 2 Vallee' de Mair, Praslin Seychelles Sept16 PH1_6697
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